Elective Surgery

Call OR Scheduling, (650) 723-6454, to schedule the Operating Room and provide the following information:

Your name

Diagnosis

Procedure(s)

Length of time required for the procedure(s)

Special equipment required

Type of anesthesia

Patient name, date of birth and medical record number (if known)

Patient contact person/legal guardian and phone number

Indicate whether or not it is an outpatient procedure

Indicate whether or not the patient requires ICU post procedure

Patient position, blood products required and special instructions

Insurance information

Identify the admission as a Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital admission.

The Admitting Department receives a fax copy of the surgical reservation for the patient.

All community physicians and faculty physicians not participating in the pre-certification program are required to obtain all necessary authorizations and certifications prior to the date of admission.

For all elective surgical scheduled admission, a completed scheduling form must be faxed to Admitting Reservationist at (650) 497-8968.

The admitting staff will contact the physician's office if there are problems with obtaining authorization or services denied by insurance company.